The official "tooth doctor" thread..

Khairan · #46 (**permalink**) 12-28-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruinrab

Oh, I always thought that wisdom teeth were in addition to the molars, ie, 4 first molars, 4 second molars, 4 third molars, then 4 wisdom teeth. I thought I was missing third molars and wisdom teeth because I thought they were different.

Yes, 32 teeth is the normal amount counting wisdom teeth. I have only 24.

hijabihoodlum · #47 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 09:18 AM

my top wisdom teeth are mostly grown in and the bottom two are kinda making their way out. they bother me a little sometimes. flossing is annoying, but i do it because, well, obviously. is it really better to have them taken out?

sally · #48 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 11:00 AM

hi. so like, all you dentists..please stress the importance of tongue scrapers to each and every one of your patients.

they are magical inventions, mA

oh and flossing. icant believeeee how many people DONT FLOSS AND DONT USE TONGUE SCRAPERS.

lame.

sally · #49 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 11:01 AM

also i wanna know what whitening strips out there are the best. theres like a million diff brands/companies to choose from.

displaced · #50 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

also i wanna know what whitening strips out there are the best. theres like a million diff brands/companies to choose from.

every once in awhile I like to poke around the dental section in the pharmacy to see what's new.

I haven't really looked much at the whitening stuff because you get the fastest results by in-office or custom tray bleaching. but I'll look and let you know.

wheelworks · #51 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by displaced

every once in awhile I like to poke around the dental section in the pharmacy to see what's new.

I haven't really looked much at the whitening stuff because you get the fastest results by in-office or custom tray bleaching. but I'll look and let you know.

I don't theink you'll find any whitening stuff cause it got ummm... displaced

Aryan_ · #52 (**permalink**) 12-29-2007, 05:04 PM

What is the tooth fairy's going rate these days? A guinea the last time as I recall

sally · #53 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 03:31 PM

my left side hurts when i do a biting motion..like in the far back, lower set of teeth..i get a sharp pain.. which starts near my ears

what could it be

it just started a couple hrs ago

the night before last my throat got sore..which hasnt happened for a loooong time..and then i woke up the next morning with a really bad sore throat/slight fever.which lasted until early this morning.. and then the jaw pain followed..

ive read something abt sore throats being associated with wisdom tooth eruption?

Budmano786 · #54 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hijabihoodlum

my top wisdom teeth are mostly grown in and the bottom two are kinda making their way out. they bother me a little sometimes. flossing is annoying, but i do it because, well, obviously. is it really better to have them taken out?

get em out!

displaced · #55 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sally

my left side hurts when i do a biting motion..like in the far back, lower set of teeth..i get a sharp pain.. which starts near my ears

what could it be

it just started a couple hrs ago

the night before last my throat got sore..which hasnt happened for a loooong time..and then i woke up the next morning with a really bad sore throat/slight fever.which lasted until early this morning.. and then the jaw pain followed..

ive read something abt sore throats being associated with wisdom tooth eruption?

it might just be referred pain. if it still hurts after your cold goes away, consult your friendly dentist.

Caramel_Candy · #56 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 05:59 PM

Budmano,

Is there really a big difference between invisalign and metal braces? I dont really need braces but im vain and want a perfect smile (but I dont want a metal mouth so does invisalign work just as well?)

Budmano786 · #57 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Caramel_Candy

Budmano,

Is there really a big difference between invisalign and metal braces? I dont really need braces but im vain and want a perfect smile (but I dont want a metal mouth so does invisalign work just as well?)

invisalign can do a good job and in certain patients, just as good as metal braces...but in general, the orthodontist has a lot more control in moving teeth with traditional braces...maybe you should consider ceramic brackets...nowadays they can be barely noticeable

sally · #58 (**permalink**) 01-01-2008, 10:18 AM

one time i asked a dentist if i might have lung cancer

displaced · #59 (**permalink**) 01-01-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sally

one time i asked a dentist if i might have lung cancer

hypochondriac.

the_only_one · #60 (**permalink**) 01-01-2008, 10:27 PM

salaamz,
Ive got a canker sore at the bottom of my mouth in and around facial area ..its quite uncomfortable? whats do you guys recommend? I heard of antiseptic mouthwash (e.g. Listerine), and/or good old saline solution? I dont know much about taking Lysine-L supplements. Would you guys recommend it?